However, King Bei Li suddenly took a new empress, so King Qin had to wait until the empress's coronation ceremony was over before he could set off for Da Chu, which delayed him for a few days. After all, he was King Bei Li's uncle and could not be neglected.
“Brother, judging by the time, the Prince Qin should arrive in the capital on the fourth day of the month. This time, the Prince Qin is coming to the Great Chu to select a Princess Qin. I would like to hold a spring banquet for the Prince Qin and invite officials from the capital and their families to attend. What do you think, Brother?” Xiao Chenyi asked.
"Your Majesty can decide this matter." This was not a big deal for Xiao Yanchu; he could choose anyone to support the emperor.
He was more concerned about the arrogant nature of the Prince Qin and the cunning nature of the Prince of Beili, fearing that they might use this selection of concubines as an opportunity to do something underhanded.
"In that case, I hope that Your Majesty can go and welcome Prince Qin on my behalf."
Qin Wang's status in Bei Li was only slightly lower than that of the Bei Li King, so it was perfectly acceptable for Xiao Yanchu to go and greet him.
"Okay," Xiao Yanchu replied.
With the arrival of the loyalist, there were still many things to prepare, and Xiao Yanchu also put aside his idea of going to Yanyang to find Su Ruojin.
He needs to make some arrangements, just in case.
On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, the Northern Li arrived to serve the king.
Officials from the Ministry of Rites accompanied Xiao Yanchu to greet him.
"Hahaha, Your Highness, we meet again." The Prince Qin wore a pointed gold crown with petals, had a full beard, a black cloth tied around his left eye, and wore a dark red long dress. His dark skin made him look particularly rugged even though he was over forty years old.
"Lord Qin, it's been a long time." Xiao Yanchu nodded slightly as a greeting.
"Your Highness, I've always heard that the girls of your Great Chu are fair-skinned and delicate, completely different from our northern girls. I wonder what kind of girls you've prepared for me? If they're good, I'll pick a few more for my brothers to take back as a treat, hahaha."
After saying that, Qin Wang looked at Xiao Yanchu provocatively.
Xiao Yanchu glanced indifferently at the black cloth strip on Qin Wang's face. "Qin Wang, once you lose your right eye and become blind, all girls will be the same to you. There's no need for you to go to all this trouble."
After saying that, he pulled on the reins, turned his horse around, and galloped off towards the capital.
Qin Wang realized that Xiao Yanchu was threatening him, and he was so angry that he wanted to curse, but Xiao Yanchu only left him with his back turned.
The officials from the Ministry of Rites were sweating profusely with anxiety.
No matter what, the other party is still the King of Beili.
The regent can simply leave, but they have to take good care of this man.
The Minister of Rites could only force a smile and say, "Your Highness, the Emperor has prepared a welcoming banquet in the palace. Please come with me to the capital."
Qin Wang stared menacingly in the direction where Xiao Yanchu had disappeared. If it weren't for his little Lan'er and Bei Li's plan, he wouldn't have gone so far.
Xiao Yanchu, you just wait!
At the welcoming banquet for Qin Wang, all officials of the fourth rank and above attended with their families. As the princess of Bei Li, Yao Lan also attended the banquet.
The young ladies from prominent families of the Great Chu who attended the banquet, seeing Qin Wang in this state and recalling his rumors, none of them dared to look at him more than once.
Especially the young ladies from noble families who had just been granted the title of princess, lowered their heads so much that they almost hid under the table.
They had only one thought: to keep a low profile and absolutely not to attract the attention of the loyal prince.
Yao Lan hadn't seen Xiao Yanchu for several days since the palace banquet on New Year's Eve. Seeing him again today, Yao Lan's eyes were full of longing.
Today, Xiao Yanchu wore a beige-gold robe with a four-clawed dragon, a white jade crown, and a jade belt with gold tassels, making her look even more elegant and refined.
He wore a piece of Southern Red Jade pendant and a sachet with terrible embroidery at his waist.
Yao Lan was so angry she wanted to bite her teeth when she saw the sachet!
Upon hearing that he had returned from Yunqi with Su Ruojin, Yaolan hated Su Ruojin even more.
But now that Su Ruojin has been granted the title of Princess Chang Le and is protected by General Su, she hasn't thought of a better way to deal with her in the short term.
Thinking of this, Yao Lan glanced at Wei Yingshuang, who was looking at Xiao Yanchu with affection in her eyes from time to time during the banquet, and a hint of mockery flashed in her eyes.
Wei Yingshuang, your good news is just around the corner!
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